Knee Surgery
Dr. Demetri Economedes provides comprehensive knee care for patients with arthritis and other conditions that cause persistent pain and limited mobility. When conservative treatment is no longer effective, knee replacement surgery may help relieve pain and restore function. The following topics provide more information about the different knee replacement options and advanced technologies he offers to help patients return to an active, independent lifestyle.
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Total knee replacement surgery is commonly indicated for severe osteoarthritis of the knee. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of knee arthritis in which the joint cartilage gradually wears away. It often affects older people. -
Revision knee replacement surgery involves replacing a part or all your previous knee prosthesis with a new prosthesis. Although total knee replacement surgery is successful, sometimes the procedure can fail due to various reasons and may require a revision surgery. -
Unicompartmental knee replacement is a minimally invasive surgery in which only the damaged compartment of the knee is replaced with an implant. It is also called a partial knee replacement. -
Cementless total knee arthroplasty uses a special kind of knee implant, also called press-fit implant, that is fixed to the bone without the use of bone cement. The cementless knee implants have a porous surface with specific holes and are attached to the bones with screws. -
Zimmer Biomet's Persona IQ smart knee implant is an innovative, FDA-approved medical device employed in total knee replacement surgery. It is the first implantable device approved to collect data on a patient’s progress after a total knee replacement. -
Total knee replacement is a very successful surgical treatment for knee arthritis. Over the years, minimally invasive knee replacement surgical techniques have been developed to lessen tissue trauma and improve patient outcomes. -
Total knee replacement is the surgical treatment for knee arthritis, where the damaged knee is removed and replaced with an artificial knee implant. Traditionally performed as an inpatient procedure, total knee replacement surgery is now being conducted on an outpatient basis, allowing you to go home on the same day of the surgery.
If you wish to be advised on the most appropriate treatment, please call Cary: (984) 271-8656(984) 271-8656 / Holly Springs: (984) 224-7482(984) 224-7482 / Morrisville: (919) 238-2440(919) 238-2440 to schedule an appointment or click here to request an appointment online.
